Island Hideaways

North Island Lodge is a rare sanctuary for guests seeking a gorgeous, unspoiled tropical haven on a large and private island. With three mountains, a small lake and four beaches that are located at each end of the compass, North Island is able to offer a year-round tropical beach and island experience.

Azura Quilálea is a private marine sanctuary which consists of two uninhabited tropical Indian Ocean islands and the surrounding reefs and sandbars. This unique malaria free retreat is one of the most bio-diverse marine areas in the world. Dugongs graze in seagrass meadows, fish eagles perch in tall mangroves, turtles nest on white beaches and humpback whales shelter their young in Quilálea's deep channel.

Ibo Island is one of 20 sun drenched sandy little islands which form the Quirimbas Archipelago just off the coast of Mozambique. What sets Ibo apart from the others is its rich history and culture running back for more than 500 years to the 15th century, during which time it has been a trading post for Arabs, Africans, Asians, Portuguese and other Europeans.

Discreetly concealed along the island's most northerly tip, guests are accommodated in 25 elegant, island style cottages all just steps from the soft white sand and clear Indian Ocean waters.

Just off the coast of Mozambique lies Bazaruto Archipelago, a string of brilliant white sandy islands with palm trees and lush tropical vegetation. The largest of these is the 11-km-long Benguerra Island surrounded by pristine white beaches, while in the centre of the island are areas of grassland, forest and small rivers, which support a wide variety of birds.

Long white beaches with powdery sand. Turquoise water lapping at the shore. Dhows with white sails drifting towards the horizon. Breathtaking beauty above and below the waterline. Nevermind paradise lost: Manta Resort on Tanzania’s Pemba Island is paradise found. The architects and designers have made the most of the heavenly environment, adding to it not only stunning seafront villas, but also an incredible underwater room.

Kilindi Zanzibar is located on the northwest tip of Zanzibar, set on a magnificent private beach extending 500 metres and fringed by casuarina trees. This is one of the finest hotels on the island, offering you exclusivity and privacy.

On the southwestern tip of the island there is a crescent shaped beach surrounded by Mango trees and ancient baobabs where you will find Kaya Mawa Lodge. Built entirely by hand, in partnership with the local community.

Situated on an intimate private island just off the northeastern tip of Zanzibar, surrounded by its own atoll of coral reefs within a Marine Conservation Area, Mnemba Island Lodge offers privacy and rustic exclusivity unparalleled on the East African coastline.

Fundu Lagoon is located on the crescent-shaped island of Pemba, which lies approximately 80 km northeast of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean and part of the Zanzibar Archipelago. It is one of the most secluded and romantic small resorts on the East African coast and provides superb snorkelling and diving opportunities.

This private island is only approximately three square kilometres in size and is the most remote and secluded of the Seychelles granite islands. With fine sand beaches and tropical jungle, the island is almost completely untouched by tourism, while an ongoing commitment to conservation is one of Frégate’s main priorities. It is home to several rare species flora and fauna including magpie robins, aldabra giant tortoises, Hawksbill turtles and flying foxes.

Vamizi Island is one of a string of beautiful little 'desert islands' scattered in the western Indian Ocean, a few miles from Mozambique. This area has an amazing array of reefs, all of which are untouched, and many of which are relatively unexplored and protected, providing marvellous snorkelling and diving opportunities.